Juneau Excursions
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Things to do in Juneau
Juneau may be off the beaten path, but it knows how to leave an impression. When you cruise with Princess, you’ll have the chance to uncover this coastal gem without sacrificing comfort or style. From the moment your ship pulls into port, you’re surrounded by an entire territory’s worth of possibilities. Even with those long northern summer days, you might find that there just aren’t enough hours to experience it all.
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans."
From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.
Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles.
Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
Points of Interest
- Mendenhall Glacier
- Outdoor Adventures
- Whale Watching
- Glacier Flightseeing
- Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
- Glacier Gardens
- Dog Sledding
- Goldbelt Tram
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